Cricket enthusiasts in Grenada have a reason to rejoice as the long-awaited return of international cricket to the Grenada National Cricket Stadium is just around the corner. On Thursday, December 14, 2023, the West Indies cricket team will lock horns with England in two thrilling T20 matches, marking a significant […]
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Former West Indies Cricketer Clyde Butts killed in Car Accident
Once a formidable off-spinner for the West Indies cricket team, Clyde Butts had left an indelible mark on the sport. However, tragedy struck when news broke that Butts had passed away in a car accident in his homeland of Guyana. He was 66 years old. Although Butts had only played […]
Cricket West Indies pays tribute to Joe Solomon and Clyde Butts
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Yesterday, Cricket West Indies (CWI) mourned the loss of two esteemed former Guyana and West Indies cricketers. Joe Solomon, renowned for his exceptional batting prowess in the 1950s and 1960s, passed away at 93. Clyde Butts, the former off-spinner and Guyana captain in the 1980s, passed away […]
Commonwealth youth leaders want action, not just rhetoric at COP28
Youth leaders representing the Commonwealth’s 56 countries have urged leaders at the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP28) in Dubai to move beyond speeches and deliver concrete action to safeguard the planet. Their call is at the heart of a new report launched on 8 December 2023 during an intergenerational […]
West Indies Squad Revealed for West Indies T20I Series vs England
St. John’s, Antigua – The Cricket West Indies (CWI) Senior Selection Panel has named the 15-man squad to play against England in the first three matches of the five-match T20 International (T20I) series from 12 to 21 December. It marks the first time that both nations will be going head-to-head in […]
Launch of proposed Regional Goal on Adaptation for the Caribbean
Caribbean government ministers and climate leaders support landmark framework for climate change adaptation policies that are fit for purpose for Caribbean countries. Dubai, December 8th, 2023: As intense negotiations on the Global Goal on Adaptation appear to have reached a stalemate at the pivotal United Nations global climate summit, COP28, […]
American Airlines Appeals Anticompetitive Ruling on Scrapped JetBlue Partnership
American Airlines (AAL.O) has taken its battle to reverse a judge’s decision to the U.S. appeals court. The airline is seeking to overturn a ruling by the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ), which declared that its now-defunct partnership with JetBlue Airways (JBLU.O) in the U.S. Northeast was anticompetitive. In a […]
Warning to Grenadians and Caribbean residents in the USA
Attention, Grenadians and Caribbean residents! Urgent Warning: The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has begun enforcing new regulations targeting pirate radio operators, imposing hefty fines of up to $100,000 per day. It is crucial that you remain vigilant and ensure neither you nor your loved ones inadvertently become entangled in this […]
FCC Imposes Stricter Measures against Pirate Radio Operators, Levying Heavy Fines
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken a strong stance against pirate radio operators, imposing new regulations and hefty fines to deter unauthorized broadcasting. Recent actions by the FCC’s Enforcement Bureau have targeted several operators, including Johnny Peralta, Dexter Blake, and Matthew Bowen, who are facing significant penalties for their […]
Vulnerable Countries: We Cannot Afford Complacency At COP28
Small Island Developing States and Least Developed Countries emphasize their continued vulnerability and urgent need for a strong Global Stocktake to track climate action progress, raise ambition, and facilitate implementation. COP28, Dubai – 6th December, 2023: As negotiations progressed at the United Nations global climate summit, COP28, many of the […]
ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP WEST INDIES & USA 2024: CWI AND ICC ON TWO-WEEK INSPECTION OF MATCH VENUES
ST. JOHN’S, Antigua – With the ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup India 2023 now concluded, the focus turns squarely to the West Indies and the USA, hosts of the ninth edition of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup. During the period 30 November to 15 December 2023, a delegation consisting of representatives from the International Cricket Council (ICC) and Cricket West Indies (CWI) are […]
New National Party Criticizes Minister of Foreign Affairs over SAMOA Agreement Controversy
St George, Grenada — The New National Party (NNP) is raising serious concerns and criticisms regarding the recent controversy surrounding the signing of the SAMOA Agreement by the Minister of Foreign Affairs and the Prime Minister. During a national press conference held on November 22nd, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, […]
New Commonwealth action group to help Caribbean countries cut methane emissions
A new action group announced in Dubai today will help Commonwealth countries, including Caribbean states, rapidly cut emissions of the potent greenhouse gas methane as part of wider efforts to keep rising global temperatures within liveable limits. The country-led coalition was announced at a ministerial event on the margins of […]
DOMINICA NO LONGER A HOST COUNTRY FOR ICC MEN’S T20 WORLD CUP 2024
ST. JOHN’S – Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) has confirmed that the Government of the Commonwealth of Dominica has advised that they are no longer able to host matches in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024, which takes place in June 2024. Dominica had been initially selected as a […]
Shane Dowrich announces international retirement; withdraws from West Indies squad for CG United ODI Series
ST JOHN’S, Antigua – Cricket West Indies (CWI) today announced that Shane Dowrich, the experienced wicket-keeper/batsman has announced his retirement from international cricket with immediate effect and has withdrawn from the West Indies squad for the upcoming CG United One-Day International (ODI) Series against England. Dowrich made his international debut against Australia in […]
